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Summer 2011 Anime Thread of Idols, Penguins, and IKUHARA'S RETURN.
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Dedication Through Light
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Aigis said:
FLCL requires so much concentration from me, I could only watch one episode at a time...though I think it needed more.
brotkasten
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See, I loved FLCL, but only because it was so short. If it had 27 episodes, like TTGL, I probably couldn't stand it either.Aigis said:
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor 17-19
Episode 17:
Yet another curveball thrown at the audience regarding Tylor's personality. Here he is, brainwashed and still manages to provide a critical insight that only a few Raalgan have picked up on! Is he really an idiot? Is he really just a lucky guy? Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your view of how long this arc should go), this is not pick up on by Azalyn and the only other people there already know it (damn you Wang for manipulating our precious Azalyn!).
This episode also marks a key turning point for the crew, where they basically "Tylor" themselves out of a very stick situation during their escape (it involves a machine gun and some rather stupid officers but hey....). We now really get to see glimpses on what this show is trying to achieve and that Tylor is actually starting to have a positive effect on his crew!
Episode 18: Another mix of drama and comedy, we see some development in Yamamoto as well. He effectively pulls a Tylor to save his crew! Not only that, but the entire rescue operation is a complete Tylor move. Go up against a super battleship with only a simple Destroyer? Eh, we'll make it up as we go along!
It's nice to see the unpredictability of the show return in this episode as well. How the entire rescue operations resolves itself is something few people will be able to predict (I mean, it involves a failed assassination attempt for pete's sake). We also now start a major dramatic mini-arc as Tylor isn't doing so hot!
Episode 19: This is a very important episode because I think it marks the first steps towards Yuriko finally becoming a likable character. In all honesty, she has always been the annoying croon of the ship and hasn't done a lot to warrant any love from the audience, except in her roles as a foil to Tylor's antics. That she herself volunteers to rescue him is surely the first sign that she really cares about him as more than just a Captain!
Another interesting thing about this episode is that we finally get a sneak peak into Tylor's mind! I know I'm not the only one who wondered what goes on inside that brain of his, to be able to remain cool in insane situations. The "multiple Tylor syndrome" we see in there is a mix of what he puts out and what he either holds in or is programmed with through the brainwashing. There are signs of genius in there, of cynicism, etc. Which ones are real? The series trolls us a bit as we never truly find out (maybe the series is asking us to draw our own conclusions!). In what is surely a sign of things to come between Yuriko and Tylor, Yuriko ends up being the key to rescuing Tylor (as Azalyn eventually becomes part of the problem)!
Episode 17:
Yet another curveball thrown at the audience regarding Tylor's personality. Here he is, brainwashed and still manages to provide a critical insight that only a few Raalgan have picked up on! Is he really an idiot? Is he really just a lucky guy? Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your view of how long this arc should go), this is not pick up on by Azalyn and the only other people there already know it (damn you Wang for manipulating our precious Azalyn!).
This episode also marks a key turning point for the crew, where they basically "Tylor" themselves out of a very stick situation during their escape (it involves a machine gun and some rather stupid officers but hey....). We now really get to see glimpses on what this show is trying to achieve and that Tylor is actually starting to have a positive effect on his crew!
Episode 18: Another mix of drama and comedy, we see some development in Yamamoto as well. He effectively pulls a Tylor to save his crew! Not only that, but the entire rescue operation is a complete Tylor move. Go up against a super battleship with only a simple Destroyer? Eh, we'll make it up as we go along!
It's nice to see the unpredictability of the show return in this episode as well. How the entire rescue operations resolves itself is something few people will be able to predict (I mean, it involves a failed assassination attempt for pete's sake). We also now start a major dramatic mini-arc as Tylor isn't doing so hot!
Episode 19: This is a very important episode because I think it marks the first steps towards Yuriko finally becoming a likable character. In all honesty, she has always been the annoying croon of the ship and hasn't done a lot to warrant any love from the audience, except in her roles as a foil to Tylor's antics. That she herself volunteers to rescue him is surely the first sign that she really cares about him as more than just a Captain!
Another interesting thing about this episode is that we finally get a sneak peak into Tylor's mind! I know I'm not the only one who wondered what goes on inside that brain of his, to be able to remain cool in insane situations. The "multiple Tylor syndrome" we see in there is a mix of what he puts out and what he either holds in or is programmed with through the brainwashing. There are signs of genius in there, of cynicism, etc. Which ones are real? The series trolls us a bit as we never truly find out (maybe the series is asking us to draw our own conclusions!). In what is surely a sign of things to come between Yuriko and Tylor, Yuriko ends up being the key to rescuing Tylor (as Azalyn eventually becomes part of the problem)!
Master Milk
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Was there any hope for a Psyren anime?
Man, the first episode of iM@S, in the grand tradition of Xenoglossia, was kind of troll-y.
That Pyjama Party thing on NicoNico topped out just shy of 130k viewers by the end, if anyone was curious.
-edit- Actually, the numbers are still going up, just it's just broke 131k...
That Pyjama Party thing on NicoNico topped out just shy of 130k viewers by the end, if anyone was curious.
-edit- Actually, the numbers are still going up, just it's just broke 131k...
Dedication Through Light
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Master Milk said:
I wish! Itd be a great 52 or so episode series...well even though Im just 18chps in, the potential.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Gintama 6
Moe Moe Intersection? Such progressive aliens.
If I were a father, I'm not sure I'd be happy about a song titled "Your Father is a Bleep-Bleep" being dedicated to me.
Heartwarming episode none the less. So far this show has struck an amazingly good balance between absurdity and seriousness. Even when the characters are doing something silly in the background of a serious scene, it doesn't ruin the moment.
Moe Moe Intersection? Such progressive aliens.
If I were a father, I'm not sure I'd be happy about a song titled "Your Father is a Bleep-Bleep" being dedicated to me.
Heartwarming episode none the less. So far this show has struck an amazingly good balance between absurdity and seriousness. Even when the characters are doing something silly in the background of a serious scene, it doesn't ruin the moment.
Ryuukan said:
The anime and manga both end with exactly the same scene -
Takemoto biting into the honey and clover sandwich and crying.
Forgive the possibly patronising question but you DID watch the second season of Honey and Clover, right? The one that starts with the episode about Takemoto's driving test?
Unknown Soldier
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Current team roster:
Team Idoru:
Everyone in Animu-GAF
Sub-teams:
Team Baka-Ribbon (Haruka):
Unknown Soldier
Team Blonde (Miki):
Lafiel
hellsing321
Dresden
Team Forehead-chan (Iori):
Izayoi
jman2050
Geneijin
Team Bishounen (Makoto):
Aigis
Pachael
Team Psycho (Chihaya):
n/a
Team Cosplayer (Yayoi):
n/a
Team Traitor (Yukiho):
n/a
Team Megane (Ritsuko):
n/a
Team Twinlolis (Mami and Ami):
n/a
Team Manager (Azusa):
n/a
A lot of idols don't have any supporters yet, so sign up for an idol who hasn't got anyone on their teams, so they won't be lonely!
Team Idoru:
Everyone in Animu-GAF
Sub-teams:
Team Baka-Ribbon (Haruka):
Unknown Soldier
Team Blonde (Miki):
Lafiel
hellsing321
Dresden
Team Forehead-chan (Iori):
Izayoi
jman2050
Geneijin
Team Bishounen (Makoto):
Aigis
Pachael
Team Psycho (Chihaya):
n/a
Team Cosplayer (Yayoi):
n/a
Team Traitor (Yukiho):
n/a
Team Megane (Ritsuko):
n/a
Team Twinlolis (Mami and Ami):
n/a
Team Manager (Azusa):
n/a
A lot of idols don't have any supporters yet, so sign up for an idol who hasn't got anyone on their teams, so they won't be lonely!
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Usagi Drop 1: The art style was different, but that kind of faded away as the episode progressed and as a set up, it's certainly out there. Seems like a noitaminA win so far.
In which case, No 6 will be the Fractale/C of the block, surely.
In which case, No 6 will be the Fractale/C of the block, surely.
Hellsing321
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Bunny Drop 01
That was a nice heartwarming little episode. Strange that the art style started out looking much more water color at the beginning and then changed to a more normal one.
That was a nice heartwarming little episode. Strange that the art style started out looking much more water color at the beginning and then changed to a more normal one.
Hellsing321
Member
I'm afraid there is no box to check for Team Penguin on this form. We'll put you in Team Blonde with the cool people.icarus-daedelus said:
Crash Station
Member
Usagi Drop 1
I really like the music and art, but I'm not sure if this is for me. Will watch a few more episodes to decide. I did like the ending. One thing's for sure, I'm definitely more interested in this than Wandering Son.
I really like the music and art, but I'm not sure if this is for me. Will watch a few more episodes to decide. I did like the ending. One thing's for sure, I'm definitely more interested in this than Wandering Son.
Usagi Drop ep1
Well produced noitaminA show. Backgrounds and character art didn't really mesh that well at first, but it either got better or I got used to it. It's a decent introduction to a premise which I don't really care for. The little girl is pretty cute, and I really like the way facial expressions are handled in the show, but I don't think that's enough to keep me interested. Might not continue watching this, but it's not a bad show.
Idolmaster ep1
There's no reason for me to like this show. It is based on a creepy otaku-centric Idol raising simulation game series which I care nothing for. It's filled with stereotypical teenage idol singer characters which are pretty mass market offensive. There are no robots in it. There's no action. It's probably a boring moeblob pandering series which is forgettable and pointless.
So... let's pretend that it was indeed a boring moeblob pandering series which is forgettable and pointless, and pretend that I didn't somehow watch ep1 and think that it is an exceptionally directed and very interesting series with great production values, innovative framing, great pacing, and appealing characters. Yeah, let's go with that. Show probably sucks, so I probably didn't watch it. Yeah!
Well produced noitaminA show. Backgrounds and character art didn't really mesh that well at first, but it either got better or I got used to it. It's a decent introduction to a premise which I don't really care for. The little girl is pretty cute, and I really like the way facial expressions are handled in the show, but I don't think that's enough to keep me interested. Might not continue watching this, but it's not a bad show.
Idolmaster ep1
There's no reason for me to like this show. It is based on a creepy otaku-centric Idol raising simulation game series which I care nothing for. It's filled with stereotypical teenage idol singer characters which are pretty mass market offensive. There are no robots in it. There's no action. It's probably a boring moeblob pandering series which is forgettable and pointless.
So... let's pretend that it was indeed a boring moeblob pandering series which is forgettable and pointless, and pretend that I didn't somehow watch ep1 and think that it is an exceptionally directed and very interesting series with great production values, innovative framing, great pacing, and appealing characters. Yeah, let's go with that. Show probably sucks, so I probably didn't watch it. Yeah!
The mockumentary approach to IM@S is pretty damn great, but I'm not caring at all for what I've seen so far. I'll wait for the subs to form a legitimate impression, but it's seeming like amazingly-produced, completely pandering, tripe--about what I thought it would be.
Funnily enough, that mockumentary approach that I like so much only allows them to pander harder.
Funnily enough, that mockumentary approach that I like so much only allows them to pander harder.
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